California Governor Orders Review of High Electricity Costs Amid Renewable Energy Mandate
Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered a review of California's electricity costs, which have been rising in recent years despite the state's aggressive push towards renewable energy.
The review will be conducted by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and will examine a range of factors that may be contributing to the high costs, including the cost of renewable energy, the state's energy grid, and the role of utilities.
The CPUC is expected to issue a report on its findings and recommendations by the end of the year.
Background:
California has set ambitious goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and has made significant progress in increasing its use of renewable energy.
In 2018, the state passed a law requiring that 100% of its electricity come from renewable sources by 2045.
However, the state's electricity costs have been rising in recent years, and some critics have argued that the state's renewable energy mandate is a major factor in the high costs.
What to Expect From the Review:
The CPUC's review is expected to examine a range of factors that may be contributing to California's high electricity costs, including:
- The cost of renewable energy
- The state's energy grid
- The role of utilities
The CPUC will also consider the impact of the state's renewable energy mandate on electricity costs.
The review is expected to take several months, and the CPUC is expected to issue a report on its findings and recommendations by the end of the year.
Potential Outcomes:
The CPUC's review could lead to a number of changes in the way that California generates and distributes electricity.
The CPUC could recommend changes to the state's renewable energy mandate, or it could recommend changes to the way that the state's energy grid is managed.
The CPUC could also recommend changes to the way that utilities are regulated.
The outcome of the review will have a significant impact on the future of electricity in California.
